•Being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularlyto negative situations, without engaging in self-destructivebehavior. This is an internal resource and shows itself throughstamina, perseverance, and choices.

•Mental

•Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading, writing,computing) to deal with daily life.

•Spiritual

•Believing in divine purpose and guidance.

•Physical

•Having physical health and mobility.

•Support Systems

•Having friends, family, and backup resources available to access intimes of need. These are external resources.

•Relationships/Role Models

•Having frequent access to adult(s) who are appropriate, who arenurturing to the child, and who do not engage in self-destructivebehavior.